Testing Approach for the Project

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Introduction

As we begin the refactoring of this project, it's critical that we adopt a consistent and thorough approach to testing. To ensure the software we build is of high quality, reliable, and maintainable, all code in this project must be unit tested. Unit testing plays a pivotal role in identifying bugs early, ensuring that individual components behave as expected, and providing a foundation for ongoing code improvements.

Why Unit Testing is Essential

Unit testing involves testing individual units of code (such as functions, methods, or structures) in isolation from the rest of the system. This ensures that each component works independently and as expected before integrating it with the rest of the codebase. There are several reasons why we will prioritize unit testing throughout this project:

• Early Bug Detection
• Code Quality Assurance
• Easier Debugging
• Facilitates Refactoring

How Unit Testing Will Be Implemented

• Comprehensive Unit Testing using the GLib Test Framework
• Automated Testing
• Coverage
• Mocking and Isolation

Benefits of Unit Testing

• High-Quality Code
• Faster Development
• Confidence in Code Changes
• Improved Maintenance

Conclusion

By ensuring that all code in this project is unit tested, we are taking proactive steps to ensure that HexChat is robust, reliable, and maintainable.